The Lion King Study Guide (PDF) - Disney On Broadway

where?mapping out THE LION KING’S worldWhy do we need maps?Zazu and his animal friends may use their internal compasses as guides, but humanbeings need more than their instincts to get around. Maps were created to:1. Find the easiest path from one point to another.2. Make us aware of the geographical landmarks and obstacles around us.3. Shrink down the vastness of the world’s space into a two-dimensional and easily understood format.4. Give us an idea of our place in the larger world.Using the map of the Pridelands, consider these questions:Which animals might survive in the various labeled areas? Consider temperature, climate, plant life and annualrainfall.Create an actual map of South Africa, including geography and a key. For information on all of South Africa’s nationalparks, check out this web site: www.sanparks.org.Create a geographic study center by gathering travel books, magazines and brochures. Find photos of areasthroughout the world similar to each area on this map. Cut out the photos and attach them to the appropriatespot on the map.Using clay, make this two-dimensional map into a three-dimensional relief map. How will you show the hills aroundthe Elephant Graveyard? How will you represent Pride Rock?Consider your own environment,whether it’s a town, a city, or aneighborhood. Develop a map ofyour own “land.” What are theimportant landmarks andgeographical locations you couldidentify (i.e. your house, yourfriends’ homes, school, firehouse,reservoir, etc.).VARIATION S :Max Casella, Timon& Tom Robbins, Pumbaa,Original Broadway Companyphoto by Per BriehagenNOW THAT YOU’VELEARNED ABOUT THEWHERE, LET ME ANDMY BUDDY PUMBAASHOW YOU THEWHEN!LEARNING OBJECTIVES:• GEOGRAPHY: Students will understand the characteristics and uses of maps, globes, and other geographic tools and technologies• GEOGRAPHY: Students will understand the characteristics and uses of spatial organization of Earth's surface31